13 interrelated majors and 21 minors prepare students for careers in every facet of
the food industry from production to consumption, careers in business and public service
serving families and consumers, and careers that advance environmental sustainability.

The core mission of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is to
make a positive impact for that key industry through the research done by the Arkansas
Agricultural Experiment Station and the teaching done by the Cooperative Extension
Service.

Project goal: The goal of this project is to improve food safety practices at farmers markets through
several objectives that examine perception and knowledge of managers, vendors and
consumers with regards to food safety practices and develop educational resources
for market managers and customers.